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· Andorra · Kosovo · Monaco · San Marino · Belarus
· Russia · Georgia · Armenia · Turkey · Azerbaijan
· Japan · South Korea · Taiwan · Malaysia · Vietnam
· Thailand · Mauritius · Chile · Uruguay · Colombia
· Argentina · Peru · Ecuador · Panama ·
Ask a specialist — Documents
Can an employer or agent keep my passport?
Never let anyone keep your original passport, and do not hand it to anyone who is not an official. Many countries restrict or prohibit employers from keeping a worker's passport. Carry a copy for everyday use and keep the original somewhere you control.
See /resources/guide-lost-passport-abroad.
Answered by an EMIGRATLY specialist · 2026-10-18
General information, not legal advice or a promise of a visa or job.